Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maryam Ghahramani, Billy Mason, Patrick Pearsall, Wayne Spratford
Summary: Interlimb coordination variability analysis can provide insights into higher order coordination and motor control. This study investigates how the interlimb coordination of healthy individuals changes in different unilateral functional tasks and whether leg dominance affects coordination variability. The results show that linear coordination variability was smaller in step-ups compared to sit-to-stands and continuous hops, while nonlinear coordination variability was larger in hops compared to step-ups and sit-to-stands. Leg dominance did not affect coordination variability in participants with no known injuries.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanye Zhao, Takuya Nishioka, Junichi Okada
Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity of using the Borg CR-10 scale and velocity to predict muscle fatigue assessed by surface electromyography during single joint resistance exercises. The results showed that RPE is useful for assessing fatigue when resistance exercise is performed, but velocity changes may not accurately reflect muscle fatigue.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuanyuan Wang, Ping Yeap Loh, Satoshi Muraki
Summary: The study found that under bilateral assistance conditions, both arms showed similar muscular responses, suggesting that they may have adopted similar yet independent motor control mechanisms. There were no significant differences in muscular responses, CV, and RPE between different unilateral and asymmetrical bilateral assistance conditions, indicating that the interchange of assistive levels between different arms may be equally effective. Symmetrical assistance conditions had lower CV and RPE scores compared to unilateral assistance conditions with similar overall workloads, indicating that assisting both arms with the same level simultaneously can improve task performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Bartik, Peter Sagat, Jana Pysna, Ladislav Pysny, Jiri Suchy, Zdenek Trubak, Dominika Petru
Summary: In recent years, there has been a discussion on the positive effects of nicotine usage in enhancing sports performance. This pilot study examined the effect of an 8 mg dose of nicotine on performance and perceived pain in well-trained athletes. The results showed that oral administration of an 8 mg dose of nicotine did not significantly improve physical performance parameters, except for a statistically significant positive effect on perceived exertion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Tal Krasovsky, Or Koren, Benedetta Heimler, Noam Galor, Sharon Hassin-Baer, Gabi Zeilig, Meir Plotnik
Summary: This study presents a new algorithm for predicting freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson's Disease (PD) based on altered interlimb coordination. The algorithm uses two inertial movement sensors and a wavelet coherence algorithm. Results show that this method can effectively differentiate between FOG and voluntary stops, with high prediction accuracy.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Aanuoluwapo Ojelade, Wallace Morris, Sunwook Kim, Denean Kelson, Divya Srinivasan, Marty Smets, Maury A. Nussbaum
Summary: Arm-support exoskeletons (ASEs) are an emerging technology that can reduce physical demands during overhead work. However, the effects of different ASE designs during overhead work with diverse task demands are not well understood. A study found that using ASEs reduced shoulder muscle activity, changed working postures, and decreased perceived exertion. However, these effects were task-dependent and varied between different ASE designs. The study emphasizes the importance of considering task demands and ASE design when using ASEs for overhead work.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Donguk Jo, Martin Bilodeau
Summary: Studies on the effects of exercise-induced fatigue on postural control in healthy adults have shown a wide range of RPE values recorded by the Borg scales. However, there were weak correlations found between RPE values and postural control changes in most studies.
Article
Physiology
Julia Lichti, Martina Anna Maggioni, Bjoern Balcerek, Philipp Nils Becker, Robert Labes, Hanns-Christian Gunga, Michael Faehling, Mathias Steinach
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in untrained and trained individuals of both sexes while considering body composition and to estimate whether RPE could be used as a tool to determine endurance capacity. The results showed that RPE values had the highest correlation with mechanic power output (MPO) per skeletal muscle mass (SMM), indicating that considering individual body composition can enhance the accuracy of RPE measurements.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Courtney L. Pollock, Michael A. Hunt, S. Jayne Garland, Tanya D. Ivanova, James M. Wakeling
Summary: This study measured sagittal plane hip, knee, ankle, and trunk kinematics during 2-step stepping reactions initiated by paretic and nonparetic legs poststroke. Specific movement patterns showed associations with clinical measures depending on the initiating leg, suggesting the importance of these patterns in retraining stepping reactions poststroke.bedtls between-leg pattern differentiation may be important aspects to consider during retraining of stepping reactions poststroke.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Grace K. Kellaher, Sidney T. Baudendistel, Ryan T. Roemmich, Matthew J. Terza, Chris J. Hass
Summary: Individuals with Parkinson's disease demonstrated impaired interlimb coordination, particularly between the more affected arm and legs, during backward walking compared to healthy controls. This may contribute to difficulties in walking for those with Parkinson's disease, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing coordination deficits in rehabilitation strategies.
PARKINSONISM & RELATED DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Akira Fukuhara, Yukihiro Koizumi, Tomoyuki Baba, Shura Suzuki, Takeshi Kano, Akio Ishiguro
Summary: The study focuses on the vertical motions of body parts in quadruped adaptive running and proposes a new decentralized interlimb coordination mechanism. Simulation results show that the robot can generate efficient running patterns based on body morphology, and smoothly switch between steady running and non-steady behaviors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kevin Lee, Wei Tang
Summary: This study presents a wearable motion tracking system designed for gait analysis and interlimb coordination studies, aiming to reduce fall risk and retrain gait. The system consists of ten custom wearable straps, a receiver, and a central computer, capable of calculating five gait parameters and identifying deviant gait patterns. It has potential in studying pathological gaits and limb coordination by tracking upper body parameters like arm swing.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shijue Li, Haojie Zhang, Yan Leng, Di Lei, Qiuhua Yu, Kai Li, Minghui Ding, Wai Leung Ambrose Lo
Summary: This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the clinical benefits and neurophysiological changes of interlimb-coordinated intervention in patients with stroke. The findings of this study will provide insight into clinical decision-making and the future development of targeted neurorehabilitation protocols, ultimately improving gait and motor function in patients with stroke.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Filipa Isidro, Alexandra M. Medeiros, Isaura Martins, Dalila Neves-Silva, Leonor Saude, Cesar S. Mendes
Summary: The coordination required for complex motor programs depends on communication between the spinal cord and higher brain circuits. Spinal cord injuries disrupt this communication, leading to loss of coordination and limited recovery potential. To measure the effects of drugs or therapies, new tools are needed to accurately quantify gait and limb coordination. This study presents an updated version of the MouseWalker system, which combines a walkway and tracking software to provide detailed parameters and graphical outputs for analysis.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jan A. Overgaard, Thomas Kallemose, Kathleen K. Mangione, Morten T. Kristensen
Summary: A 12-week physical therapy program with progressive resistive training (PRT) did not show superiority over a 6-week program in improving walking distance after hip fracture surgery. Hip fracture-related pain was relatively low and strength testing and training were well tolerated.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Fabrizio Perroni, Ludovica Cardinali, Lamberto Cignitti, Stefano Amatori, Marco B. L. Rocchi, Vilberto Stocchi, Giovanni Piccoli, Carlo Baldari, Davide Sisti, Laura Guidetti, Mario Vetrano, Sveva M. Nusca
Summary: This study analyzed the body composition of Italian firefighters and found that poor body composition may increase the risk of cardiac events and reduce functional capacity. The study also found that fitness values could predict muscle quality in firefighters, which is important for promoting a healthy lifestyle among firefighters.
SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Mauro Mandorino, Antonio J. Figueiredo, Masar Gjaka, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: The objective of this study was to review the risk factors for injury in young soccer players. After searching electronic databases, articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for review. Risk factor data were extracted and grouped into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The main findings include the importance of neuromuscular control, the impact of maturation status, the contribution of fatigue and poor recovery to overuse injuries, the unclear role of anthropometric factors, the increased risk associated with previous injuries and high skill levels, the influence of external workloads, and the greater injury risk from playing position and sport specialization in young soccer players. Understanding the complex interaction between these factors is crucial for identifying high-risk players, developing effective prevention strategies, and taking a holistic approach.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fioretta Silvestri, Matteo Campanella, Maurizio Bertollo, Maicon Rodrigues Albuquerque, Valerio Bonavolonta, Fabrizio Perroni, Carlo Baldari, Laura Guidetti, Davide Curzi
Summary: This study investigated whether a massed basketball training program enriched with Fitlight training can improve executive function (EF) and motor performance. The results showed that three weeks of massed basketball training improved EF and motor performance in young players. The additional Fitlight training increased perceived cognitive effort, but did not further improve EF.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Andrea Perazzetti, Milivoj Dopsaj, Pierpaolo Sansone, Mauro Mandorino, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This study investigates the effects of playing position and contextual factors on the internal match load, players' perceived recovery, and well-being of water polo players. The results show that match outcomes, travel duration, and goals scored are associated with the internal match load, while match balance, playing time, and goals scored are related to players' recovery and well-being.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Carl Foster, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Corrado Lupo, Paolo De Pasquale, Gennaro Boccia, Alexandru Nicolae Ungureanu, Paolo Moise, Anna Mulasso, Paolo Riccardo Brustio
Summary: This cross-sectional study in Italian children aimed to assess the impact of physical activity level (PA) on physical fitness, while controlling for individual characteristics. The study found significant relationships between PA and physical fitness tests, except for sit-and-reach from BMI. However, these relationships are influenced by individual characteristics such as gender, age, and BMI.
Editorial Material
Physiology
Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco, Renato Barroso, Daniel Bok, Daniel Boullosa, Daniele Conte, Carl Foster
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrea Fusco, Laura Capranica, Federico Palumbo, Giulio Mosci, Simone Ciaccioni, Mojca Doupona, Cristina Cortis, Flavia Guidotti
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the motivation of Italian elite coaches to engage in sport-related academic education, as well as the demands, barriers, support, and relocation issues they face in their dual career path. The findings emphasize the complexity of coach lifelong education at the university level and provide valuable information for promoting recommendations for elite athletes' dual careers in Europe and Italy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marianna De Maio, Francesca Di Rocco, Olga Papale, Emanuel Festino, Andrea Fusco, Cristina Cortis
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the acute effects of SuperJump (R) training on dynamic balance. The results showed that SuperJump (R) training effectively reduced the Unilateral Asymmetry Index and played a key role in minimizing inter-limb imbalance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Federico Palumbo, Simone Ciaccioni, Flavia Guidotti, Roberta Forte, Attilio Sacripanti, Laura Capranica, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This systematic overview aimed to review studies investigating the benefits and risks of judo training in older people, and to explore practical methodological applications. A total of 23 records meeting the inclusion criteria were identified through searches of EBSCOhost, ISI-WoS, and Scopus databases. The quality assessment revealed a serious risk of bias in 70% of the experimental studies, while all observational studies and 67% of the methodological studies presented a fair quality.
Review
Physiology
Pierpaolo Sansone, Daniele Conte, Antonio Tessitore, Ermanno Rampinini, Davide Ferioli
Summary: This systematic review examines the physical, physiological, perceptual, and technical-tactical demands of official 3 x 3 basketball games. The study finds that 3 x 3 basketball games have an intermittent profile with short ball possessions and considerable physical and physiological demands. The performance profile is similar in males and females, with minor changes across tournament phases. Key indicators for discriminating winning and losing teams include shooting and defensive efficiency, turnovers, and tactical actions involving more players.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francesca Di Rocco, Olga Papale, Emanuel Festino, Marianna De Maio, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco
Summary: This study evaluated the acute effects of mini trampoline training on leg stiffness and reactive power, and found that it may have a protective effect on leg stiffness, preventing acute decreases. The sex-related differences emphasized the need for personalized approaches in athletes' training regimens.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Federico Palumbo, Simone Ciaccioni, Flavia Guidotti, Roberta Forte, Envic Galea, Attilio Sacripanti, Nusa Lampe, Spela Lampe, Toma Jelusic, Slavisa Bradic, Maria-Loredana Lascau, Alina Rodica-Borza, Raul Camacho Perez, Fernando Dieguez Rodriguez-Montero, Mesut Kapan, Kaya Gezeker, Laura Capranica, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the experts' opinions on judo training in late adulthood in order to develop educational programs for coaches of older judo practitioners. The study involved eighty-eight experts from an international consortium of judo and educational partners. The results will help enhance the quality of older adults' sports experiences by providing coaches with a sound educational program.
Article
Rehabilitation
Andrea Perazzetti, Milivoj Dopsaj, Aleksandar Nedeljkovic, Sanja Mazic, Antonio Tessitore
Summary: This study aimed to identify and compare the coaching philosophies and training methodologies of 40 head coaches from three important national water polo schools. The survey covered five sections, including technical staff composition, team roster, weekly periodization, testing and monitoring, and tactics and strategies. The findings provide valuable insights into the training organization of elite and sub-elite teams during a typical week of the competitive season. Future research could expand the sample to include more national schools from around the world.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Olga Papale, Emanuel Festino, Giancarlo Condello, Francesca Di Rocco, Marianna De Maio, Cristina Cortis, Andrea Fusco
Summary: This research protocol aims to provide a uniform methodology to evaluate the psychophysiological effects of hiking, promoting physical and mental health. The findings have the potential to impact tourism and well-being through outdoor experiences.